This interactive reference chart displays the Japanese kana syllabaries (Hiragana and Katakana) organized by the traditional gojūon structure. The Dictionary carries a Hiragana tab and a Katakana tab, each opening its own chart. Use the toolbar controls to customize the display and interact with characters.
Script Selection
Choose which kana script to display:
Curved script for native Japanese words
Angular script for foreign words and emphasis
Toolbar Controls
Quick toggles for display options:
Show phonetic guide below each character using your configured style (IPA, English, or Katakana). Change the style in Preferences.
Show romanized spelling below each character
Show a small progress bar on each character square with your learning progress for that character. Available when signed in.
Display Settings
Click the gear icon to access layout options:
The chart remembers these choices. Signed in, they follow your account to every device you study on; signed out, they stay in this browser.
Chart Sections
The chart organizes characters into traditional categories:
Character Interactions
Interact with characters in the grid:
Play audio pronunciation
Open quick detail card with romaji, pronunciation, and link to full character page
More Options
Click the menu for additional actions:
Print-optimized chart with clean layout for offline reference
Customize pronunciation style, font family, and audio settings in Preferences.
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